Learning Mentor Grade C

Salary

£29,064 - £31,022 pro rata. Actual salary for term-time only: 27.5 hours per week £19,674 - £21,000. 3 days per week £11,804 - £12,600.

Contractual hours

16.5

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

12/06/2026

Job reference

REQ0001068

The Governors at Cottesmore St Mary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient and dedicated Learning Mentor. The successful candidate will be expected to provide individualised and group support to vulnerable pupils across the school.

Part-time: 16.5 or 27.5 hours per week, term time only.

Monday – Friday 8.45am - 3pm

Or

Wednesday - Friday 8.45am - 3pm

Paid weeks per year: 46.94 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: 1 year

Start date: September 2026

About the Role

Candidates will be able to provide evidence of:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Being attachment aware and have strong knowledge of trauma and its impact on pupils
• Good knowledge of a range of effective SEMH strategies
• A commitment to raising standards in all areas of school life
• Good understanding of child development and of how children learn
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and able to use their own initiative within the classroom, playground and the wider school community
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers
• Good organisational and time management skills

We are looking for someone who is committed to the Catholic vision of our school and has high expectations and aspirations for our children.

The application pack is obtainable from the school website www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk or upon request from the school. Please contact Anna Mullans on 01273 555811.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 9am

Interview date: Week beginning 6th July 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: ***email_hidden***

Telephone: (01273) 555811

Website: www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.